Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers
Production Coordinator
Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers, Phila, Pennsylvania, United States, 19117
Why you will love working at Maola:
Built on over a century of dedication, Maola is always looking ahead-investing in our people, strengthening our communities, and securing fresh, local dairy for the future.
Join a farmer-owned cooperative rooted in integrity, sustainability, and a passion for providing fresh, high-quality Maola dairy products.
We prioritize your well-being with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with employer match, Life Insurance, paid time off, and more-available within your first month.
Our employees are an integral part of who we are - what you do and what you think matters.
SUMMARY:
The Production Coordinator will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate production operations, supporting operational reporting, and contributing to the overall efficiency of the production department. This role requires a strong understanding of operations in a manufacturing company, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. This position is based in our Philadelphia plant.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Reconcile and close the process orders daily. Perform cycle counts daily of ingredients and packaging to achieve 100% counts monthly. Calculate Batch to Fill yield on a weekly basis. Run reports to report out daily to stay aligned on product dumps and dairy standardization. Maintain current inventory of Salvage/White Rework Inventory. Create ingredient and packaging needs list for production from Dry warehouse. Creation of the process orders daily. Support in administrative production tasks. Support in production/scheduling duties. Ability to analyze data and develop suggested resolutions to issues. Ability to multitask and meet hard deadlines. Ability to communicate with all team members regarding discrepancies with reconciliations. Follows GMP and PMO regulations and guidelines. Other duties as assigned. All employees are expected to support the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Program by following food safety and quality procedures, maintaining hygiene and cleanliness, and reporting any concerns. Team members must understand their role in the SQF System, complete required training, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement to ensure safe, high-quality products. BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
At least 3 years of experience in manufacturing operational roles. At least 1 year of experience in SAP. At least 1 year of experience in MS Excel. Bachelor's Degree preferred. COMPETENCIES:
Communication
Communicate clearly and effectively through multiple channels - oral, written, visual, and non-verbal - ensuring our messages are understood and delivered appropriately, whether in-person or digitally.
Accountability
Take responsibility for actions and anticipate challenges before they arise. Solve problems both within and outside of departments, proactively addressing issues as they occur.
Customer Focused
Prioritize understanding and meeting both internal and external customer needs. Ensure high levels of satisfaction and loyalty by anticipating customer requirements and striving for exceptional service.
Initiative
Proactive in identifying opportunities and addressing potential threats. Act independently and decisively, rather than waiting for situations to demand action.
Problem-Solving
Possess the ability to identify and address complex issues with minimal guidance. Skilled at analyzing challenges and finding practical, effective solutions.
Collaboration
Take responsibility for deliverables while also supporting others to ensure that collective goals are met. Able to work harmoniously with others toward a common goal, recognizing and valuing each person's contributions, is fundamental to successful collaboration.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must be able to reach, bend, extend, and lift 50-60 pounds.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for computer work and ability to adjust focus. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work environment may require working in varying degrees of temperature and may include contact with water or dairy liquids. Exposed to a noise level of 90 decibels. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate/high. Wet/slippery work conditions. The individual would encounter normal office environmental conditions. The noise level for the work environment would be considered in the moderate range (example: computers, printers, light traffic).
Maola Local Dairies is a farmer-owned cooperative sustainably producing a full suite of nutritious dairy products. Maola processes milk, cream, butter, and dry milk powders through our network of six dairy processing plants. With a keen eye on quality, freshness, and love for the environment, Maola delivers dairy products that are both nutritious and sustainable to our local communities. For more information about Maola, please visit www.maolamilk.com.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
The Production Coordinator will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate production operations, supporting operational reporting, and contributing to the overall efficiency of the production department. This role requires a strong understanding of operations in a manufacturing company, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. This position is based in our Philadelphia plant.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Reconcile and close the process orders daily. Perform cycle counts daily of ingredients and packaging to achieve 100% counts monthly. Calculate Batch to Fill yield on a weekly basis. Run reports to report out daily to stay aligned on product dumps and dairy standardization. Maintain current inventory of Salvage/White Rework Inventory. Create ingredient and packaging needs list for production from Dry warehouse. Creation of the process orders daily. Support in administrative production tasks. Support in production/scheduling duties. Ability to analyze data and develop suggested resolutions to issues. Ability to multitask and meet hard deadlines. Ability to communicate with all team members regarding discrepancies with reconciliations. Follows GMP and PMO regulations and guidelines. Other duties as assigned. All employees are expected to support the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Program by following food safety and quality procedures, maintaining hygiene and cleanliness, and reporting any concerns. Team members must understand their role in the SQF System, complete required training, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement to ensure safe, high-quality products. BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
At least 3 years of experience in manufacturing operational roles. At least 1 year of experience in SAP. At least 1 year of experience in MS Excel. Bachelor's Degree preferred. COMPETENCIES:
Communication
Communicate clearly and effectively through multiple channels - oral, written, visual, and non-verbal - ensuring our messages are understood and delivered appropriately, whether in-person or digitally.
Accountability
Take responsibility for actions and anticipate challenges before they arise. Solve problems both within and outside of departments, proactively addressing issues as they occur.
Customer Focused
Prioritize understanding and meeting both internal and external customer needs. Ensure high levels of satisfaction and loyalty by anticipating customer requirements and striving for exceptional service.
Initiative
Proactive in identifying opportunities and addressing potential threats. Act independently and decisively, rather than waiting for situations to demand action.
Problem-Solving
Possess the ability to identify and address complex issues with minimal guidance. Skilled at analyzing challenges and finding practical, effective solutions.
Collaboration
Take responsibility for deliverables while also supporting others to ensure that collective goals are met. Able to work harmoniously with others toward a common goal, recognizing and valuing each person's contributions, is fundamental to successful collaboration.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must be able to reach, bend, extend, and lift 50-60 pounds.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for computer work and ability to adjust focus. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work environment may require working in varying degrees of temperature and may include contact with water or dairy liquids. Exposed to a noise level of 90 decibels. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate/high. Wet/slippery work conditions. The individual would encounter normal office environmental conditions. The noise level for the work environment would be considered in the moderate range (example: computers, printers, light traffic).
Maola Local Dairies is a farmer-owned cooperative sustainably producing a full suite of nutritious dairy products. Maola processes milk, cream, butter, and dry milk powders through our network of six dairy processing plants. With a keen eye on quality, freshness, and love for the environment, Maola delivers dairy products that are both nutritious and sustainable to our local communities. For more information about Maola, please visit www.maolamilk.com.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.